Brooks v. State
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Appeal from the District Court of Brazos. Tried below before the Honorable W. C. Davis. Appeal from a conviction of burglary; two years imprisonment in the penitentiary. The opinion states the case. Cited: Salas v. State, 31 Texas Crim. Rep. 485.
1Opinion of the Court
MORROW, Presiding Judge.
The conviction is for burglary;: punishment fixed at two years confinement in the penitentiary. The. proof supports the judgment.
In Bill of Exceptions No. 1, complaint is made' of the refusal of the court to grant a postponement for - one day to enable the appellant to prepare for trial. It is averred in the bill that appellant’s, counsel arrived a few moments before the trial and had had no opportunity to consult with appellant or to secure witnesses. In approving the bill the court states that on February 26th, the trial was. set for the 4th of March and on that date…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Reynolds v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1917
- Salas v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1893